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The Honorable Board of Supervisors
April 28, 2020
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As a result, the economy has experienced severe shocks, including significant stock
market volatility. Local businesses and employment have been hurt by declines in
consumer and business spending. Cancelled tourism, conferences, sporting events,
concerts, and other large-scale gatherings, have contributed to the economic damage.
Many economists believe that a recession has already taken hold.

We now anticipate that several revenue sources will be impacted by decreased spending
in the local economy, including sales and use tax collected in the unincorporated areas,
Proposition 172 Public Safety Sales Tax, Realignment Sales Tax, Measure H Sales Tax,
and Hotel Tax (Transient Occupancy Tax). Ultimately, COVID-19’s impact to the
County’s budget will depend on the severity and duration of the crisis.

BUDGET OVERVIEW

The FY 2020-21 Recommended Budget total of $35.5 billion reflects a decrease of
$594.2 million in total requirements when compared to the FY 2019-20 Final Adopted
Budget. General County funds, comprised of the General Fund and Hospital Enterprise
Funds, reflect a decrease of $445.6 million. Special Districts/Special Funds reflect a
decrease of $148.6 million. The total number of budgeted positions will increase by
113, bringing the total to 112,873 budgeted positions.

2019-20
Fund Group 2020-21 %
($ in Billions) Final Adopted Recommended Change Change
Budget

Total General County $27.925 $27.479 ($0.446) -1.6%

Special Districts/ 8.130 7.982 (0.148) -1.8%
Special Funds

Total Budget $36.055 $35.461 ($0.594)* -1.6%

Budgeted Positions 112,760 112,873 113 0.1%

*This decrease is primarily due to reductions in fund balances across all fund groups.